Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Section 53

Appointment of Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners

⚡ Quick Answer Reference: Section 53 CPA

Provision: Section 53 of CPA
Act: Consumer Protection Act, 2019
Classification: consumer
Jurisdiction: India

Statutory Content

What does Section 53 of CPA say?

The Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners shall be appointed by the Central Government on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. As per Section 53 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019, 'The Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners shall be appointed by the Central Government on the recommendation of a Selection Committee.' The Selection Committee shall consist of the following members, namely: (a) Cabinet Secretary, Government of India - Chairperson; (b) Secretary, Department of Consumer Affairs, Government of India - Member; (c) Secretary, Ministry of Law and Justice, Department of Legal Affairs, Government of India - Member. The Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners shall hold office for a term of four years from the date on which they enter upon their office.

Indian StandardSection 53, Consumer Protection Act, 2019

Bluebook (21st ed.)Consumer Protection Act, 2019, § 53 (India)

Court Pleading StandardSection 53 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019

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Common Questions about Section 53 CPA

What is Section 53 of CPA?

Section 53 of the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (CPA) defines and regulates "Appointment of Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners". The section states: The Chief Commissioner and other Commissioners shall be appointed by the Central Government on the recommendation of a Selection Committee. As per Section 53 of the Consumer Protec...

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